Following time off to recover from a work-related injury (or from a non-work related medical condition) many employers require a fitness for duty examination before allowing employees to return to their former positions of employment. There are many good reasons for having such a policy. However, as we’ve discussed before, employers need to be mindful … Continue reading Three Examples of How Employer-Sponsored Medical Examinations Can Get You in Trouble
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You Decided Not to Fire that Employee Who Was Off on FMLA Leave. Now They Want More Time Off……?????
The other week I discussed a case in which an employee who was certified for FMLA leave by their physician was terminated for not properly notifying their employer of their leave status. The employee brought an action against their employer for FMLA interference and ERISA violations. The Court granted summary judgment for the employer on the … Continue reading You Decided Not to Fire that Employee Who Was Off on FMLA Leave. Now They Want More Time Off……?????
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